The Secret Life of Geisha
1999, English. Directed by Janice Sutherland.
Documentary about the world of the Japanese geisha. Unattainable by all but the wealthy and powerful, geisha are the ultimate massagers of the male ego. Behind the delicate fan and enigmatic smile can also be found a darker side to the geisha story, including treachery and suicide.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Clive Maltby
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The Secret Life of Geisha runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is The Secret Life of Geisha on?
The Secret Life of Geisha isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1999. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret Life of Geisha?
If you liked The Secret Life of Geisha, try David Bowie: Five Years, The Godfather Family: A Look Inside, Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars.
Who directed The Secret Life of Geisha?
The Secret Life of Geisha (1999) was directed by Janice Sutherland and stars Susan Sarandon.